Remote Senior Accountant: US GAAP Expert & CPA

Lincoln Financial Group; Radnor (Delaware County); On-site; USD 95,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Financial in the United States is seeking a senior accounting professional to consult on complex technical accounting matters, apply US GAAP and statutory rules, and coordinate with auditors to ensure policy compliance.

You will maintain accounting policies for assigned areas, provide SME input on policy and deal structuring, and oversee disclosures in the 10-K and 10-Q while partnering with management to implement emerging standards. Strong CPA and Big 4 experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• 4 year/Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience (4 years of experience in lieu of Bachelor's)
• 5–7+ years of relevant accounting experience, ideally including Big 4 public accounting
• Active CPA license
• Experience in investment accounting is highly preferred, as is familiarity with treasury and/or derivatives accounting
• Experience utilizing AI tools to assist in performing accounting research and documentation is preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Consulting on complex technical accounting matters, ensuring proper application of accounting standards, & working with internal and external stakeholders to address & enforce policy compliance.
• Maintaining accounting policies for assigned area(s) of responsibility.
• Providing subject matter expertise on technical accounting policy and compliance issues.
• Providing upfront assistance in deal structuring in order to achieve the desired accounting treatment.
• Maintaining knowledge on current and emerging accounting standards, assessing the impact, and collaborating with management to ensure proper application of accounting standards.
• Preparing and reviewing accounting policies for complex accounting transactions and ensuring compliance with accepted accounting policies and principles.
• Overseeing and reviewing new disclosures (e.g. 10K and 10Q). Ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial statement footnotes.
• Identifying complex accounting issues/concerns and recommending mitigation solutions to management.
• Communicating new and emerging technical accounting policy developments for both US GAAP and Statutory accounting to managers and executives throughout Lincoln.
• Identifying and resolving complex issues with internal and/or external auditors in a collaborative manner.

Skills

Accounting policy knowledge

GAAP / US GAAP expertise

Auditor coordination

Deal structuring input

AI tools for accounting research

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

Active CPA license

Tools

Investment accounting software

Treasury accounting familiarity

Job description

Lincoln Financial in the United States is seeking a senior accounting professional to consult on complex technical accounting matters, apply US GAAP and statutory rules, and coordinate with auditors to ensure policy compliance.

You will maintain accounting policies for assigned areas, provide SME input on policy and deal structuring, and oversee disclosures in the 10-K and 10-Q while partnering with management to implement emerging standards. Strong CPA and Big 4 experience are preferred.